The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

To kick off this Clinical Master Series, Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, brings in Dr. Marta Revilla-León, prolific author and Director of Research in Digital Dentistry at the Kois Center, to talk about a unique upcoming opportunity to hear from the greatest voices in dentistry. Not only will you learn how to become an advanced digital user — you will hear from the living...

You've studied hard, trained hard, and continue to work hard in your practice. So, why aren't you making more money? There's actually hidden money in your practice, and this episode will help you find it! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain the two gaps in your practice and how you can shrink them to increase profitability. Do you want to see more money in the bank?...

Today, there is so much information online. So, how do you know who to trust? In this special episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to announce the BPA app, an amazing new tool that provides a solution for every problem you will ever face in dentistry. Stop seeking bad Facebook advice! To be part of a space full of love,...

It takes years to build trust, and only seconds to break it. So, how do you strengthen and maintain such a fragile part of your practice? To help you cultivate trust between you, your team, and your patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the six common ways trust is broken and the steps you can take to avoid them. To create the foundation of a healt...

Women have made progress in business and leadership. But they still face many challenges — especially when running a dental practice. If you are a woman struggling in this space, you are not alone! To help you thrive in work and in life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Allison Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the secrets that will double your skill set, confidence, and income. To learn h...

People want six-packs and Lamborghinis. But those don't lead to a better life! To share the foundation for satisfaction and fulfilment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to explain the three pillars of self-improvement for the new year and beyond. To learn how to care for your mind, body, and soul, listen to Episode 841 of The Best Practice...

You have ideas of what makes a good leader. But some of those are myths — and they're holding you back! To dispel those myths and help you grow as a leader, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the truth about great leadership and how to do it right. To learn how your leadership can unleash your team’s true potential, listen to Episode 840 of The Best Pra...

Loyal patients are your greatest assets. Not only are they your best patients — they are your best ambassadors! To help you attract more of these people to your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, with clear, simple steps to provide the ultimate patient experience. To learn how to increase patient satisfaction, trust, and positive referrals, listen to Episode 839 of...

Are you always feeling busy, but not being productive? Then it’s time to fix your schedule! To help you have more meaningful and profitable days at work, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share four scheduling hacks that will organize your time. To learn how you can produce more without working more days, listen to Episode 838 of The Best Practices Show! Lea...

If dentistry were a game, it’s checkers and chess. But how do you know when a case is one or the other? To help you win no matter which game you're playing, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share how to distinguish simple from complex cases so you can increase treatment success. Stop playing chess with the rules of checkers! To learn how to master the game...

Growth can be exciting. But bigger isn't always better! To explain why you should think twice before adding more chairs, Kirk Behrendt brings back Christina Byrne, ACT’s director of operations, with advice for maximizing the chairs, patients, and time that you already have. Get better, not bigger! To learn the right questions to ask yourself before trying to expand, listen to Episode 836 of The Be...

What's worth more than a good paycheck? It’s a strong, positive work culture! But what does it take to create one, and how do you know when you have it? To demystify what team members truly want in their work environment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a framework for understanding and creating a great team culture. Paying people more won't solve your p...

Over half of your patients have some form of periodontitis — and they don't even know it! How many are you letting walk out of your doors? It’s time to empower patients by helping them to understand and treat their disease. In this final part of her Master Class, Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, shares key tools and resources to help you build confidence in diagnosing, treating, and improvi...

Data shows some disturbing facts. Over 60% of patients don't trust their dentists’ diagnosis! When the disease in question doesn’t hurt patients, it complicates things even further. So, how do you build trust with skeptical patients who are reluctant to get treatment? In this lecture of a two-part Master Class, Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, shares how to incorporate innovative tools, pro...

If you don't know where you're going, how do you know how to get there? Having a clear vision is the first step to success. But how do you find time and energy to plan? To give you some motivation, Miranda Beeson and Heather Crockett, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, share a simple framework for crafting your ideal vision for your practice and your life. If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail! To...

Patients don't know what they need — until you show them! Without talking about comprehensive care, they will never know that they want or need it for better overall health. To help you start the conversation with patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to explain what it means to be comprehensive, why it’s important, and how it will transform patient care...

830: 3 Steps to Elevate Your Patient’s Experience – Heather Crockett People buy things they want — not what they need! So, how do you make patients want your dentistry? One way is with a fantastic patient experience. To help you “wow” your new, existing, and future patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with three steps to make your patients feel heard,...

829: Why Dentists Need to Create an “Experience Economy” in Their Practice – Debra Engelhardt-Nash People spend thousands on cellphones and handbags. But the same amount for dentistry is “too much money”. How do we change that thinking and get more patients through the door? To help you answer these important questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Instit...

828: KPI Mastery: Driving Dental Practice Success with Data – Dr. Barrett Straub You're told to improve your numbers. But what are you improving, and why? If you're feeling lost and overwhelmed, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to reveal nine essential KPIs that will help you better understand your practice and achieve the results you want. Working more is n...

Stress causes headaches. So, let's have less of that in the new year! To help you better manage your brain space, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with three strategies that will save you and your team precious time and energy. Start fixing your practice with better thinking! To learn how to create a fresh start for 2025, listen to Episode 827 of The Best Prac...

You have your amazing group of friends and family. But there are things about your profession that they won't understand. So, where do you turn to for advice and wisdom? To help you stay connected, motivated, and inspired, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to talk about the importance of study clubs for professional and personal growth. If you feel alone, don't s...

825: 5 Ways to Reduce Burnout by Empowering Your Team – Heather Crockett You can't run a practice on your own. That's why you have a team! But are you letting them help you run your business? If you think you've got to do it all, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five steps to help you empower your team members, reduce burnout, and t...

824: The Top 5 Reasons Why Dentistry is Awesome & Hard – Dr. Erin Elliott A great thing about dentistry is the power of choice. You get to choose when you work, how you work, and who you work with. But it’s not easy in this profession! To help you make it less hard and more awesome, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, seminar leader from 3D Dentists, to share her advice for navigating...

823: 3 Essential Roles Every Dentist Must Embrace: Clinician, Entrepreneur, and Leader – Heather Crockett You went to dental school to be a clinician. But to be a successful practice owner, there are two other roles you need to fulfill! To help you enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how to embrace...

822: A Great Formula to Reduce Conflict – Dr. Christian Coachman Are you tired of friction in your practice? Do you have frustrated and disappointed patients? There's a formula to fix it, and you can use it beyond your work life! Today, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, explain their favorite formula, E – R = C and how using it will reduce conflict in all a...